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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Kelly, and I've been working as a nanny for 5 years. Right now, I'm full-time with twin newborns, but I'm looking to pick up some occasional babysitting on weeknights and weekends.
I just graduated from Saint Michael's College with a degree in Environmental Science, and I'm all about being active and spending...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can't say how amazing she is! Kelly is exactly what my family needed! She handled my two sons, 4 & 6, with ease! I definitely observed a genuine love for kids from her. She is a very good communicator, super patient, and very flexible. Kelly has a nurturing...
Marcus B.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Layla.
I am 22 years old and have been working with children for the past 6 years, I am a lead pre-school teacher. I have worked as a lead teacher for 1 1/2 years and as an assistant for two years prior to that. I began working with children at 16, babysitting around my neighborhood and within my family.
I am...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Layla is wonderful. She was interactive with my kiddos and kept them busy throughout the days. She is incredibly kind, considerate and was always reliable! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Dariana, a recent graduate from UVM with a bachelor of science in early childhood education and a teaching license. My license is for early childhood, or children birth-grade 3.
I have experience with the Reggio-Emilia method, and I am familiar with best practices in preschool education. I have been both a head preschool...
Dariana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Dariana to take care of our two daughters (3 and 6 years old). She made our girls feel so comfortable right away. She was in tune with their needs and played with them and engaged with them the whole time she was here. She's a great communicator and always...
Agnes B.
Beatrice Z.
Burlington, VT
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
STEM Student With 4+ Years Childcare Experience Excited To Contribute!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bea.
To speak on my past experience and qualifications, I have worked with children for over eight years, with six years of paid nannying experience.
Additionally, I have six years of experience working as a private tutor for students elementary through high school ages, two years as a children's art instructor...
Beatrice can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Fiona M.
Burlington, VT
$21-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Fiona and I've been working with children since my freshman year of high school. I attended a technical school where I was in a program for students wishing to pursue early childhood education. I had the opportunity to co-teach in a preschool, creating and teaching my own lesson plans. I interned with an...
Fiona can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona! She was our babysitter throughout an entire summer and was an ideal blend of responsibility and fun. Her enthusiasm perfectly complemented the maturity she brought to the role, which my daughter adored. Fiona consistently...
Care member
5.0
(28)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
I believe it is time to update my profile a little bit. My name is Maria and here is a little about myself. I moved to VT to complete an internship in order to graduate from school, a 6 month college experience turned into me building a life away from my family and home to raise one of my own.
I am a mom and that's by far the...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Maria to take care of our 5 month old daughter and she was such a pleasure to work with! Very reliable and experienced with children, so she always knew exactly how to handle and balance the various needs of our daughter, when to play, when to go for a...
Florian F.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Helen . I'm 24 & a recent graduate of University of Utah with my B. S. in Criminology & another in Gender Studies. I'm currently in need of some extra money & since I love working with kids & have an open schedule, I thought babysitting would be a great way to do so! I've been a full-time nanny & watched after children...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would hire Helen again because she showed she was experienced with child care, communicative, and enthusiastic."
Julie S.
Molly S.
Burlington, VT
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Looking For A Family Needing Help This Fall!
5.0
(1)
Hello ! I am a 29-year-old living in Catskill, NY looking to find work helping a family :) I love being outside, cooking, reading, and getting creative. I have worked with kids in many different ways in my life and am looking to find a family that needs not only help with their kids but someone to make their lives a little...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Molly for a number of years. She watched my son when he was only a few months old, and I felt totally comfortable leaving him with her. She is so great with him, and was totally confident in changing diapers and giving bottles. I've always known Molly...
Juliet S.
Lillian M.
Burlington, VT
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been providing care to children ages 6 months - 12 years for the past eight years including experience caring for multiple children. I am currently attending school for psychology and studio art and will be graduating in the spring of 2023. I also work at a bakery part time and in my free time enjoy rock climbing, skiing,...
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lilly is wonderful!! She is an absolute natural with young kids; they're just drawn to her. She is extremely mature for her age, as well as grounded, responsible, creative, and playful. She creates a very stimulating environment for our kids which includes lots of...
Shelby G.
Hello! My name is Colleen. I am a behavioral therapist at a middle school in Newton. I am looking to pick up babysitting gigs outside of work. I am available pretty much everyday from 4 p.m. till whenever needed and available even earlier on weekends. I graduated last May 2023 from the University of Vermont with a B. S. in...
Colleen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have several years of experience. I have two kiddos of my own age 8 and 9. I have also babysat other kids as well for friends and family
Katlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hi! I am a recent college graduate from the University of Vermont in which I earned Honors in Anthropology with a Concentration in Global Health and graduated cum laude from the College of Arts and Sciences. I have absolutely loved my time in Burlington, VT, so much so that I pursued a job opportunity right in the neighboring...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hello! My name is Julia and I am a dependable and outgoing babysitter with 5 years of experience with kids ages 6 months to 10 years. In addition to babysitting, I have worked with kids in many different settings as a lifeguard, a games and rides attendant at a family-run amusement park, an art instructor for high school...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi! My name's Kristin and my whole life I've been passionate about working with kids, building relationships, and making memories! Growing up in California, I was the neighborhood's go to mother's helper and took every opportunity I could to be a mentor to littles & peers with higher support needs.
After moving to VT in high...
Kristin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! My name is Sally and I am studying Elementary Education at UVM. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old and I am looking for a babysitting job for this summer and potentially into the school year. I can help with practically anything, including laundry, running errands, tutoring, etc. I am an enthusiastic,...
Sally can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mia and I would love to be considered for your occasional babysitter needs. I have years of experience, I worked at the YMCA childcare drop in daycare for almost a year until we closed due to covid. I am comfortable cooking, tutoring, light housekeeping, help for extended or shorter periods of time, helping...
I have multiple years of experience babysitting children of all ages, driving to and from sporting events and school, nannying during the summer, and creating fun activities to keep children entertained. I also have 3 years of lifeguard experience and am comfortable keeping watch of children around water. I am very artistic and...
Aniela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! :-)
I have worked with children previously as a nature camp counselor, as a babysitter/nanny, and as an English language instructor. I love healthy cooking and staying active (especially outdoors!), and would love to share this with your family.
Gwendolyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Fiona and I'm currently a college junior studying environmental science. I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages, and experience working as a daycare teaching assistance and as a nature camp counselor. My favorite things to do as a sitter are go on adventures, walks, and bike rides, do...
Fiona can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Molly K.
Burlington, VT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Molly and I am a rising senior at UVM. I am studying human development and family science and love working with and getting to know people! I started working with kids when I was in high school, and have continued doing so in various capacities. During the week I work as a caregiver for elderly folks in Burlington and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, NY
Kelly L.
5.0
I can't say how amazing she is! Kelly is exactly what my family needed! She handled my two sons, 4 & 6, with ease! I definitely observed a genuine love for kids from her. She is a very good communicator, super patient, and very flexible. Kelly has a nurturing spirit, is very responsible and without...
- Marcus B.
Layla S.
5.0
Layla is absolutely fantastic with children!! She took such great care and attention to my very busy 3 year old. He was asking for her again and again for the following days. She had the best activities lined up to keep everyone busy and having fun. She truly cares about children and their best...
- Care member
Dariana S.
5.0
We hired Dariana to take care of our two daughters (3 and 6 years old). She made our girls feel so comfortable right away. She was in tune with their needs and played with them and engaged with them the whole time she was here. She's a great communicator and always very punctual!
- Agnes B.
Fiona M.
5.0
I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona! She was our babysitter throughout an entire summer and was an ideal blend of responsibility and fun. Her enthusiasm perfectly complemented the maturity she brought to the role, which my daughter adored. Fiona consistently introduced engaging and educational...
- Care member
Maria H.
5.0
Maria Maria Maria! Truth is I told Maria I would write her a review the day after she cared for my son over the summer of 2021. Unfortunately I was going through a really trying time we are just had a huge house fire in lost everything, and we were preparing for a large move at the time. Now that...
- Lorabeth S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Essex, NY:
How can I find a Essex babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Essex, NY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Essex, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Essex, NY?
The average rate for Essex, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Essex, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Essex, NY through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.